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Senate row could lead to court cases
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/07/2024
» A lawyer for senator-elect Keskamol Pleansamai says at least three people could face defamation suits for speculating about the educational background of his client.
PM given 15 days to save job
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ordered all parties involved in Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's ethics case to submit evidence within 15 days with the court scheduled to consider the case again on July 10.
Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Govt to review limit on drug possession amid backlash
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday said the government is ready to review a ministerial policy that will lower punishment for drug users found in possession of five meth pills or less.
Royal pardon for Thaksin
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/09/2023
» His Majesty the King has granted a royal pardon to jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, reducing his combined jail sentence from eight years to one, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Friday.
MoU won't cause problems, says MFP
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2023
» Amending Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, is a key campaign pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), but questions have arisen as to whether the party will be able to pursue the issue.
Thaksin is 'not serious' about return
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2023
» Academics and senators do not believe fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was serious about returning to Thailand and serving his prison term.
New law to fight online criminals
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2023
» A new Royal Decree on Cyber Crime Prevention and Suppression is now in effect, giving victims, banks, and the authorities more options in fighting online scams and other illegal online activities.
Amnesty bill bids must wait
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/01/2023
» Parties may propose a bill seeking to grant amnesty to convicts in politically related cases, but talks on the matter can only take place after the formation of a new parliament, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
New rule on royal pardon put in place
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/04/2022
» A new rule will make it harder for prisoners to seek a reduction of their jail terms through royal pardons, according to the Corrections Department.